A client calls his urologist's office to clarify instructions about semen analysis. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?
1. Use a lubricant while obtaining the semen specimen.
2. Remain abstinent for 3 days prior to collecting the specimen.
3. Immediately refrigerate the specimen for a maximum of 8 hours.
4. Deliver the specimen to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
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Explanation:
1. Most lubricants also are spermicidal and should not be used unless approved by the andrology laboratory.
2. To obtain accurate results of a semen analysis, the specimen is collected after 3 days of abstinence.
3. If the specimen is obtained at home, it needs to be kept at body temperature and delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour so as not to impair motility.
4. If the specimen is obtained at home, it needs to be delivered to the laboratory within 1 hour so as not to impair motility.
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